If the Labor-Force Participation Rate Is 82% and the Total

question 32

Multiple Choice

If the labor-force participation rate is 82% and the total population 16 years of age or older is 1 million people, the labor force is

• A) 910,000 people.
• B) 820,000 people.
• C) 740,000 people.
• D) 180,000 people.

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Securities Act of 1933

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Securities Exchange Act

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